DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities 2023-2024
Nationally Accredited Plant Collections for Cactus and Agave
We hope you will join us as a sponsor of Desert Botanical Garden’s critical conservation efforts, extraordinary exhibitions, beloved events and educational offerings for all ages!
Partnering with Desert Botanical Garden for a year of engaging and impactful programming, education opportunities, events and conservation initiatives aligns your company with a respected and celebrated Valley institution. You also gain the benefit of sustained visibility for your commitment to supporting environmental stewardship and enriching the cultural vitality of our diverse community.
(2023)
By the Numbers (as of 2022)
MEMBERS AND
TOTAL HERBARIUM
95,900 NEW ACCESSIONS ADDED 909 PLANTS IN THE COLLECTION 50,000 VOLUNTEERS 600+
33,108
DONORS
SAMPLES
VOTED #1 ON TRIP ADVISOR’S “TOP ATTRACTIONS IN PHOENIX” LIST
WHO YOU’LL REACH
870K+ visitors from all 50 states and tourists from around the world
291K+ followers across TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter and LinkedIn
9.1M website visitors to dbg.org
70,000 subscribers to bi-weekly Garden e-newsletter
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Age Race/Ethnicity
White 59% African American 6.5% Latinx 22% Asian 7% Other 6% Millennial 27% Gen Z 23% Gen X 19% Baby Boomer 19% Silent 6% VISITOR DEMOGRAPHICS
Crested Saguaro Organ Pipe Palo Brea Palo Verde Mesquite Ironwood $75,000 $50,000 $25,000 $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 Digital Marketing & Publications Company Name on Donor Wall at the Garden’s Entrance ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ Company Recognized on the Garden’s website Logo + Link Logo + Link Logo + Link Logo + Link Logo Name Recognition in the Garden’s Annual Report Prominent Logo Prominent Logo Logo Logo Name Name Company Logo Published on the Digital Admissions Screens ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ -Recognition on the Garden’s Social Media ✓ ✓ ✓ - -Event & Exhibit Recognition Fall & Spring Butterfly Exhibits Premier Logo Prominent Logo Prominent Logo Logo Name Name Major Annual Exhibit Premier Logo Prominent Logo Logo Logo NameDinner on the Desert Premier Logo Prominent Logo Logo Logo -Choice of Signature Event or Festival Logo Logo Logo - -Choice of Event - - - Logo Logo Logo Fundraising Event Recognition Dinner on the Desert 2 tables 1 table 1 table 4 seats - -
BUILD YOUR BRAND
ENGAGE YOUR TEAM
Crested Saguaro Organ Pipe Palo Brea Palo Verde Mesquite Ironwood $75,000 $50,000 $25,000 $10,000 $5,000 $2,500 Visit the Garden Discount on General Admission for all Company Employees 25% 25% 25% 20% 20% 20% Complimentary Tickets to Las Noches de las Luminarias Holiday Event 12 10 8 6 4 2 Free Admission for Employees on Corporate Days (space permitting) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ -Guided Garden Tour for up to 15 Employees ✓ ✓ ✓ - -Take Part in Garden Programs Complimentary Emerging Leaders Membership for Employee(s) Under 45 4 3 2 2 1 1 Invitations to select Exhibit Previews, Special Events and/or Donor Events ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓Discount on Desert Landscape School Classes for all Company Employees 30% 25% 20% - -Host Your Event (based on availability) 50% Discount on Rental of a Garden Venue for a Private Function 1 - 1 1 -Complimentary Rental of a Garden Venue for a Private Function 1 1 - - - -
EVENT RECOGNITION SELECTION
Crested Saguaro, Organ Pipe, Palo Brea
DÍA DE MUERTOS
Día de Muertos returns to the Garden this fall, featuring an immersive experience that includes a mega community altar centered on the history and symbolism of the elegant skeleton figure La Catrina, a decorative and floral archway, and a two-day celebration and festive processions. Enjoy delicious food, hands-on activities, dance, music and so much more during this weekend celebration.
Dates: Nov. 4 & 5 2023
MUSIC IN THE GARDEN
Join us for a diverse lineup of concerts at Music in the Garden. This beloved series is set against a spectacular natural backdrop under a starlit sky. The event is only for guests 21+.
Dates: Oct. 6, 13, 20 2023 | Nov. 3, 10, 17 2023 | Jan. 19 & 26 2024 | Feb. 2, 9, 16 2024 | Mar. 1, 8, 15, 29 2024 | April 5, 12, 26 2024 | May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 2024
LAS NOCHES DE LAS LUMINARIAS
Enjoy an evening filled with sparkling luminarias and twinkling holiday lights at Las Noches de las Luminarias. Musical performances, entertainment and holiday delights line the Garden’s iconic trails for a picture-perfect night.
2023 Dates: Nov. 24, 25, Dec. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 19–23 & 26–30 2023
PATRONS CIRCLE EVENT SERIES
Patrons Circle members represent donors who make annual contributions starting at $1,500. This event series includes a schedule of programs designed especially for Patron Circle members, providing special access to the Garden’s exhibits, horticulturists, educators and scientists.
Dates: Multiple dates throughout the year.
COMMUNITY DAY
Every second Tuesday of the month, visitors enjoy complimentary admission to the Garden.
EVENT RECOGNITION SELECTION
Palo Verde, Mesquite, Ironwood
AUTHOR SERIES
Desert Botanical Garden invites you to explore the world of literature with a botanical twist. This series features authors whose writings highlight the world of plants, horticulture and conservation. Guests will hear from, and engage with, a variety of authors.
Dates: Oct. 2023, Jan. 2024, March 2024
LOTERÍA NIGHTS
Join us once a month at the Garden with rounds of Lotería — a Mexican card game similar to bingo — cerveza, music y más! Play for a chance to win cool prizes, including a Garden membership, plants and so much more! Ages 21+
Dates: Oct. 18 2023 | Nov. 15 2023 | Jan. 11 2024 | Feb. 8 2024 | March 14 2024 | April 11 2024
STRANGE GARDEN
Trick or treat yourself to a spook-tacular evening at Strange Garden. This event features jaw-dropping performances, mad botanists, peculiar plants and creepy-crawlies of the desert. Stop for a photo-op and take home a free pumpkin!
Dates: Oct. 27 - 28 2023
FLASHLIGHT NIGHTS
Don’t miss the chance to experience Flashlight Nights at the Garden. From hands-on fun, cool treats, farmers market and more this is the must-see event for summer. Whether it’s date night or family night out, this event is not to be missed.
Dates: Select weekend nights during May – September 2024
To discuss your sponsorship, please contact:
Jessica Nierad Director of Development, Institutional Giving jnierad@dbg.org | w: 480.481.8115
OUR MISSION
The Garden’s commitment to the community is to advance excellence in education, research, exhibition and conservation of desert plants of the world with emphasis on the Sonoran Desert. We will ensure that the Garden is always a compelling attraction that brings to life the many wonders of the desert.
Garden’s four pillars:
Education Research
Exhibition Conservation
The Garden’s vision is to be the premier center in the world for the exhibition, research and conservation of desert plants.
1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008
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